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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 544.51 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 544.51 and 89.09 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 544.51 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/544.51 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 544.51 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 48,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509.95/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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